How Do I Choose Between The Harley-Davidson Road King And The Road Glide?

There are other bikes in Harley-Davidson’s line of Grand American Touring motorcycles besides the Road King and Road Glide, such as the Ultra Limited and the Street Glide, which may not be great for beginners. However, some of these models are actually variants of the Road Glide: the Road Glide Limited, the CVO Road Glide, and the CVO Road Glide ST.

The Road Glide Limited includes more luxury and comfort features that can enhance the touring experience. Equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight 114 Twin engine, it features a larger luggage capacity that can fit both passenger and rider helmets, as well as a backrest for the passenger, and an advanced infotainment system.

The CVO Road Glide, meanwhile, offers more power with its Milwaukee-Eight VVT 121 engine and includes exclusive paint schemes and finishes, as well as a premium audio system with powerful speakers. The CVO Road Glide ST is the most responsive of the bikes and is equipped with fully adjustable SHOWA front and rear suspension.

The Road King, meanwhile, has no variants — it’s truly one of a kind. If you do opt for a variant of the Road Glide, you can expect to pay a lot more money. The Road Glide Limited is $32,499 — nearly $7,000 more than the standard model, while the CVO Road Glide ST and CVO Road Glide are considerably more expensive: $42,999 and $44,499, respectively.